Marsala-Poached Pears with Cinnamon

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Peel pears using a vegetable peeler; leave stems attached.

   Step 2

   Pour Marsala into a medium pot with a cover. Add 2 cups water and 6 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar. Put pears in pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and cover pot. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes depending on firmness of pears.

   Step 3

   Remove cover and let pears and liquid cool to room temperature. Remove pears with a slotted spoon and put them upright in a bowl. Bring liquid in pot to a boil and cook over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups. Pour over pears and refrigerate until cold.

2. Step 4

   Serve pears with their syrup. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar.